Switzerland · Canton BL
Biel-Benken
4105BL CANTON4105
Residents
3'552
Area
4.1 km²
Tax multiplier
46%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'808 50.9%
Men
1'744 49.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
764 21.5%
Swiss citizens
2'956 84.8%
Foreign residents
529 15.2%
0–19 · 764 · 21.5%20–64 · 1'900 · 53.5%65+ · 888 · 25.0%
Foreign residents 15.2%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 64.3%55.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.4%41.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.0%51.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.1%23.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP27.8% · strongest party
SVP27.8%
SP19.2%
Mitte17.5%
FDP15.4%
GRÜNE8.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier46%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
46%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 2 of 86 in canton Basel-LandschaftSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Basel / Binningen · 5.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.8 °C
Precipitation 2025930 mm
11.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitebiel-benken.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Biel-Benken?
- The postal code of Biel-Benken is 4105.
- What is the tax rate in Biel-Benken?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Biel-Benken is 46% (2026); canton BL levies 100%.
- How many residents does Biel-Benken have?
- Biel-Benken has 3'552 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Biel-Benken in?
- Biel-Benken is located in canton BL.